Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights Published by Ruth Hall on 27 January 2014 “Investment in African farmers – rather than investment that dispossesses them – can produce ample, healthy and safe food.”
Domino’s Pizza aiming to be the big cheese in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2014 Expanding food brands across Nigeria involves customer education and investment in the supply chain.
Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals Published by Oxford Business Group on 17 January 2014 Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease its dependence on oil and ensure food security.
21-year-old Tanzanian talks about her soap manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2014 “Entrepreneurship is a process,” says Domitila Silayo, second runner up for the 2013 Anzisha Prize.
Internet-powered agricultural services face challenges scaling up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 January 2014 Technology-driven agricultural services can increase the incomes of small-scale and subsistence farmers.
South African brewer launches Soweto Gold craft beer brand Published by Chris Simkins on 14 January 2014 Ndumiso Madlala has launched South Africa’s first black-owned and locally brewed beer.
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
Five lessons learnt from doing business research in Africa Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 January 2014 Conducting business in the continent can often be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.
Four things you need to know about doing business in North Africa Published by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye on 27 December 2013 Despite their geographical proximity, the countries of North Africa vary greatly. While some nations are still dealing with the effects of the Arab Spring, it is business as usual in others.
Our top 10 most read articles of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 24 December 2013 How we made it in Africa rounds up the 10 articles that were read the most this year.
Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 December 2013 DHL country managers provide tips on doing business across the continent.
How Laetitia Mukungu started her own farming business at the age of 14 Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 December 2013 Laetitia Mukungu is not your average teenager.